TBG got me thinking--Help Me Build a Desktop
 

Well, TBG got me thinking with his thread, and so I want to build a desktop. I have never done this before and have always just bought a computer in a B&M store. I don't play any games, so it doesn't need to be able to do that. Here is what I need it for:

-Browsing the internet--want it to be fast

-Basic document applications like Microsoft Office, etc.

-Photoshop photo editing

-POSSIBLY some video editing

-Needs to work on a dual monitor setup

-Needs to work with the following parts, which I have already bought:

LITE-ON Black SATA Model iHAS124-04 CD/DVD Burners (RW Drives)

SAMSUNG Spinpoint F3 HD103SJ 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive

I also already have Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit that I will be installing.

I do have a Microcenter close, so I would be able to buy there if it makes sense, or Newegg or any other retailer. Would like to keep the amount around $400 if possible since I already have the Hard Drive and DVD Burner.

Thanks for any help or suggestions on a build!

what is your budget?

I'll tell you what, I learned a shitload building this. Good luck. The guys on here are ****ing great.

Oh yea, I guess that's important.

I would say around $400 or close to that since I already have the hard drive and DVD burner.

Looking forward to it. I would guess, just based on your other thread, that I am about the same level as far as understanding computers. I can get around them pretty well, but have never built anything before.

I don't know if that is possible especially if you don't have the monitors.

Here is a very general breakdown of what think it would cost:

CPU\Motherboard - $120 minimum (this would be a fairly low end CPU)
Memory - For 4GB you are probably looking at around $100
Case - $50-100
Video Card - $100
Sound Card - (won't need if motherboard has integrated sound)
Monitors - $100 a piece

Sorry, should have mentioned that too.

I have 2 20" LCD monitors already.

Just need the CPU built.

And I could go a bit above $400. Just trying to keep it in that neighborhood since I have already bought the monitors, hard drive and DVD burner.

I agree and the input is very helpful

Here is what I come up with

AMD Phenom II X4 965 Black Edition 3.4GHz Socket AM3 125W Quad-Core Processor + MSI 785GTM-E45 AM3/AM2+/AM2 AMD 785G Motherboard + Kingston 4GB RAM = 376.97

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/SKUSearch...#aShoppingCart

COOLER MASTER RC-690-KKN1-GP Black SECC/ ABS ATX Mid Tower Computer Case = $60.00

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16811119137

SAPPHIRE 100253HDMI Radeon HD 4650 512MB 128-bit GDDR2 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFireX Support Low Profile Ready Video Card = $55.99

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16814102829

Total = $491.99

Here are the specs for the motherboard it has enough SATA ports for your burner and hard drive

<table class="specification" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td colspan="2" class="title">Model</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Brand</td> <td class="desc">MSI</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Model</td> <td class="desc">785GTM-E45</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Supported CPU</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">CPU Socket Type</td> <td class="desc">AM3/AM2+/AM2</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">CPU Type</td> <td class="desc">Phenom II / Phenom / Athlon II / Athlon64 /Sempron</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">FSB</td> <td class="desc">2600MHz Hyper Transport (5200 MT/s)</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Chipsets</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">North Bridge</td> <td class="desc">AMD 785G</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">South Bridge</td> <td class="desc">AMD SB710</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Memory</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Number of Memory Slots</td> <td class="desc">2×240pin</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Memory Standard</td> <td class="desc">DDR2 1066/800/667</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Maximum Memory Supported</td> <td class="desc">8GB</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Channel Supported</td> <td class="desc">Dual Channel</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Expansion Slots</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">PCI Express 2.0 x16</td> <td class="desc">1</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">PCI Express x1</td> <td class="desc">1</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">PCI Slots</td> <td class="desc">2</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Storage Devices</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">PATA</td> <td class="desc">1 x ATA133 2 Dev. Max</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">SATA 3Gb/s</td> <td class="desc">6</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">SATA RAID</td> <td class="desc">0/1/0+1/JBOD</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Onboard Video</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Onboard Video Chipset</td> <td class="desc">ATI Radeon HD 4200</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Onboard Audio</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Audio Channels</td> <td class="desc">8 Channels</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Onboard LAN</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">LAN Chipset</td> <td class="desc">Realtek 8111C</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Max LAN Speed</td> <td class="desc">10/100/1000Mbps</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Rear Panel Ports</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">PS/2</td> <td class="desc">2</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Video Ports</td> <td class="desc">D-Sub + DVI</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">HDMI</td> <td class="desc">1 x HDMI</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">USB 1.1/2.0</td> <td class="desc">4 x USB 2.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Audio Ports</td> <td class="desc">6 Ports</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Onboard USB</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Onboard USB</td> <td class="desc">8 x USB 2.0</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Physical Spec</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Form Factor</td> <td class="desc">Micro ATX</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Dimensions</td> <td class="desc">9.6" x 9"</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Power Pin</td> <td class="desc">24 Pin</td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" class="title">Manufacturer Warranty</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Parts</td> <td class="desc">1 year limited</td> </tr> <tr> <td class="name">Labor</td> <td class="desc">1 year limited</td></tr></tbody></table>

Needs a PSU still.

LMAO That would help

Edit: The power supply I quoted probably isn't strong enough. Good catch Metro and thank you.


Antec EarthWatts EA650 650W Continuous Power ATX12V Ver.2.2 / EPS12V version 2.91 SLI Certified CrossFire Ready 80 PLUS Certified Active PFC "compatible with Core i7/Core i5" Power Supply

84.99

Brings your total to = 576.98 (approximately)

Thanks for the build idea Dirk.

Anyone else care to weigh in?